Shooting Pheasant Documentary

[Sound & Colour]

Hi everyone and happy spring. Just wanted to give a little update on the documentary project. We are talking with a few shooters and one representative from BASC. However, we are still looking for contributors from the pheasant shooting community. This could be anyone who manages land with an interest in conservation, to dog breeders, pheasant raising, predator control, or anyone who takes part in either small or big shoots, etc. For more information on the project or if you are interested in participating please send me a direct message.

Many thanks,
Gabriel

 

[jall55]

Hi everyone and happy spring. Just wanted to give a little update on the documentary project. We are talking with a few shooters and one representative from BASC. However, we are still looking for contributors from the pheasant shooting community. This could be anyone who manages land with an interest in conservation, to dog breeders, pheasant raising, predator control, or anyone who takes part in either small or big shoots, etc. For more information on the project or if you are interested in participating please send me a direct message.

Many thanks,
Gabriel

Gabriel
Can you post more info on here ?
Thanks

 

[Sound & Colour]

Gabriel
Can you post more info on here ?
Thanks

For sure!

The goal of the project is to create a feature length documentary that delves into the deep cultural tradition of game bird shooting. Currently the film will have three areas of interest: culture, conservation, and socio-political issues. In terms of culture, we hope to anthropologically understand who shoots and why. We want to explore everything from how shoots work (i.e., difference between driven and rough shooting), how the tradition is passed down to the next generation, the tradition of tweed, the dogs, the relationships between beater, shooter, and gamekeeper, etc. And why is shooting important to the community?

In terms of conservation, we want to dive into the arguments surrounding conservational value around shooting. Does shooting help with conservation? What specific management practices are beneficial, and which are harmful? Do small shoots differ from big shoots in terms of conservation practices?

Lastly, the film will seek to understand the various socio-political issues surrounding shooting. For example, how does social class play into the sport? Is there stigma surrounding shooting and if so, why? How much control should the government have (i.e., Welsh restriction of fowl release proposal). Is there controversy with the nature of the shoot: dumping birds, middens, birds overgrazing crops, persecution of raptors, lead shot toxicity, environmental impacts of 35 – 50 million birds being released into British countryside.

The questions above are just a few of many questions we would like to explore. Based on what contributors speak on and are passionate about, we will give special attention to those topics in the final edit.

Our aim for the film is to take a holistic approach and present all sides of the story. Our goal for the film will be to not tell viewers how to think, rather, it will create space for a conversation which will invite viewers to make their own informed opinions on shooting game birds.

Overall we think shooting is a fascinating subject and are excited to learn everything we can about it!

-Gabriel

 

[Sound & Colour]

Hi everyone,

Last February we reached out on here asking if anyone would like to help us with a documentary we are producing about pheasant shooting. Since then we were able to connect with one person in the industry who has been invaluable.

We are still looking for participants who can chat about everything to do with shooting. This is a good opportunity to help educate the public about the sport, its importance to the community and mental health, and why it's a valued tradition.

If you’d like to see a little teaser and some of the content we have already please check out:


Many thanks,
Gabriel

 

[Basil H]

Are you still here ? I am not involved these days with pheasant shooting but I would not touch you with a ten foot pole.

 

[VSS]

Are you still here ? I am not involved these days with pheasant shooting but I would not touch you with a ten foot pole.

Why not?

 

[Basil H]

Because I have not yet seen "media people" give an honest representation of my way of life. This does does not in fact include put and take pheasant shooting these days but my paranoia is broad in compass.

 

[VSS]

Because I have not yet seen "media people" give an honest representation of my way of life. This does does not in fact include put and take pheasant shooting these days but my paranoia is broad in compass.

Then maybe you should take the opportunity to get involved and put across an honest representation? Clearly leaving it to other people isn't giving the kind of result you want to see.

 

[Basil H]

Dear God VSS, you have no idea what I have done in the way of "getting involved" with the media for half a century. I don't need an argument with you - you are a good bloke - so will leave it there.

 

[Sound & Colour]

We completely understand why there is mistrust in the "media people." We are well aware the risks shooters take when getting on camera to tell their story. And we are ensuring to take all necessary precautions to keep shooters safe.

To reiterate, we are happy to hear from all willing and passionate contributors, we’re looking to tell your story not our own. And if you need to stay anonymous we can accommodate.

If you haven't done so already, please do take a look at the footage we already have (above). We are hoping to add to it. Many thanks.

 

[jall55]

You should see if Clarkson or Vinnie Jones would be willing to do something

 

[VSS]

You should see if Clarkson or Vinnie Jones would be willing to do something

Do you think that's really appropriate?
If we want to normalise shooting sports then the story has to come from normal (dare I say it, "working class") people that the general public can immediately relate to, not celebrities or wealthy landowners.

 

[jall55]

Do you think that's really appropriate?
If we want to normalise shooting sports then the story has to come from normal (dare I say it, "working class") people that the general public can immediately relate to, not celebrities or wealthy landowners.

Look what Clarkson has done for farming Tim
Im sure he could show crop protection - game shooting - predator control - deer management

 

[sillbeam]

Pheasant hunting is a British tradition which was most likely introduced by the Normans in the 11th century. Today, shooting game birds is an annual tradition which happens every autumn all across Britain. Sound & Colour Films is currently working on a documentary which explores the culture of shooting. The aim of the film is to explore the ins and outs of this fascinating tradition and to give voice to the complex social and political arguments surrounding shooting within the community.

We are currently looking for participants who can chat about everything to do with shooting. This is a good opportunity to help educate the public about the sport, its importance to the community, and why it's a valued tradition. Any guidance or participation would be much appreciated.

Thank you,
Sound & Colour
soundcolourfilms.com

Instead of trying to convince anti shooters, we should be doing what we can to protect what we have now. Pandering and justification gets nowhere with the narrow minded.

 

[VSS]

Look what Clarkson has done for farming Tim
Im sure he could show crop protection - game shooting - predator control - deer management

Shooting is a tougher nut to crack.

 

[jall55]

Shooting is a tougher nut to crack.

Maybe - but unless we try
Interestingly the deer culling bit on Clarksons Farm did not seem to get a massive negative

So many people are interested in coming shooting but so many of us apologise and bow our heads when its mentioned rather than helping people become involved
Our little shoot literally has 2/3/4 different people expressing interest each and every week - from many different backgrounds

 

[BenBhoy]

celebrities or wealthy landowners

Or absolute downright tossers.

 

[Greenmist]

Shooting is a tougher nut to crack.

I agree, but JC and VJ both have strong following and media presence, lets face it, social media is the battlefield our shooting orgs fail to master. Not really a fan of either of them, however both have done farming and conservation a favour with their recent shows